A green historical walk that will give you a new perspective on Stockholm.
Behind Stockholm's streets, stone houses and boulevards hides a different story, the story of the city's gardens, orchards and green rooms. During this atmospheric city walk, participants will discover how Stockholm grew between hop farms, cabbage patches, ore farms and parks.
The walk moves through central Stockholm and takes participants from Odenplan to Humlegården via some of the city's most fascinating green environments. Everything from Art Nouveau gardens and historic ore farms to stories of marshlands, urban development and places where people have farmed, walked and dreamed for hundreds of years await.
A perfect experience for those who want to discover a greener and more unexpected Stockholm.
Get a new perspective on Stockholm's green areas
Visit the beautiful Art Nouveau garden at Centralbadet
Discover historic parks, ore farms and ancient farmlands
Hear stories about Stockholm's green development from sanctuary to big city
Authorized Stockholm guide will be on the tour
What do you get to experience during the city walk?
The walk starts at Odenplan and leads the participants through central Stockholm, focusing on the city's historic gardens and green environments. Along the way we tell the story of how Stockholm has changed over the centuries, from rural outskirts and marshlands to today's city quarters and parks.
During the tour you will visit, among other things, a mysterious ghost park where the story is still said to rest between the trees. The group will also experience Centralbadet's beautiful Art Nouveau garden, a quiet and green oasis in the heart of the city, as well as the historic Hårlemanska malmgården, reminiscent of the time when Stockholm was surrounded by large private gardens and orchards.
The tour also addresses the city's old hop farms and cabbage farms, places where Stockholmers once grew vegetables, spices and hops for everyday needs. Here stories about urban development, people's everyday lives and the role of nature in the growth of the capital are woven together into a vivid and inspiring experience.
The walk ends in Humlegården, a place that still bears traces of Stockholm's green history and is today one of the city's most beloved parks.
About the guide
The walk is led by Ulrika Flodin Furås Becedas, an authorized Stockholm guide with special expertise in garden history. Her areas of expertise are Stockholm parks, colonial gardens, ore farms and the history of urban farming. During the walk, she also shares stories about the symbolism, myths, uses and significance of plants throughout history.
Ulrika is a writer, journalist, photographer and editor of Kolonitårdgårdsförbdets newspaper Kolonitårgården. Her guided tours are based on extensive experience, practical gardening and her own books on the history of urban cultivation, the symbolism of plants and the relationship of man to the plant kingdom.
In 2026, her urban gardening walks celebrate their 10th anniversary, making the trip a well-tried and knowledgeable experience for anyone who wants to discover Stockholm's historic gardens in depth.
Good to know before the trip
Where does the hike begin and end?
The hike starts at Odenplan and ends in Humlegården.
How long is the city walk?
The hike lasts about 1.5 hours.
How is the pace during the tour?
The pace is calm and adapted to allow participants to stop and experience the environments along the way.
Do you need to have special prior knowledge?
No, the tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced history buffs.
What should one wear?
Comfortable shoes and clothing according to the weather are recommended as the hike takes place outdoors.
Why is Humlegården important historically?
Humlegården began as a royal hop farm and over the centuries has developed into one of Stockholm's most classic parks.
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